Marching Orders
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The Newsroom, January 20th, 2021
1:00 PM
Editor: Well, that inauguration speech was certainly bland! Hopefully, that's not a sign of things to come from this new administration. But regardless, it will be our job as a staff to hold this administration accountable over the next four years. The public has given us their trust, and it's our job to be hard yet fair when it comes to our political coverage. Since we have a completely new party in power, we need to preview the issues we'll be covering over the next four years and the approach to our coverage. We'll start with foreign affairs.
Foreign Affairs Journalist: How should we cover the continuing war in Afghanistan?
E: Obviously, we will use it as the foundation of our coverage. Having a forever war has been a great way to keep up the narrative that both parties are the same when it comes to an issue like Afghanistan. Unless this new administration goes crazy and tries to pull out of the region, let's keep it as the headlining issue.
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The Newsroom, January 20th, 2025
1:00 PM
Editor: Well, that inauguration speech was certainly inspiring! Hopefully, that's a sign of things to come from this new administration. Regardless, it will be our job as a staff to hold this administration accountable over the next four years. The public has given us their trust, and it's our job to be hard yet fair when it comes to our political coverage. Since we have a completely new party in power, we need to preview the issues we'll be covering over the next four years and the approach to our coverage. We'll start with foreign affairs.
Foreign Affairs Journalist: How should we cover the continuing war in Gaza?
E: Obviously, we will use it as the foundation of our coverage. Since we lost Afghanistan, the conflict in Gaza has been a godsend. Unlike the previous administration, this new one seems genuinely invested in creating a resolution. Let's cover every proposal, no matter how unrealistic, and let's ignore the fact that neither Israel nor Hamas wants the conflict to end. The more we can hype up how this administration can potentially swoop in and save the day, the more invested our readers will be.